Commencement Announcements

June 15

Subject: Spring Commencement: Know Before You Go

Dear Graduate,

In addition to reviewing the items below, we encourage you to visit the FAQ, Plan Your Visit and Checklist pages on the Commencement website.

NEW - ARRIVAL AND CEREMONY DETAILS

Come early! Grad entrance opens 90 minutes prior to each ceremony. Please note that doors will open for guests 60 minutes prior to each ceremony.
When you arrive at the arena with your printed grad card, follow this map to the GRADUATE entrance to go through security. Golden 1 Center requires graduates to have their gowns unzipped prior to arriving at the security check.
Graduates will make their way through the tunnel to the main floor where seating is first come, first served. They will cross the stage in the order they are seated.
Majors are not announced at commencement and phonetic pronunciation are not printed on the grad cards.
The ceremony is projected to last 2-2.5 hours. Water stations will be available for graduates.
Once the ceremony has concluded, graduates will exit through the same tunnel and gown rental return will be directly outside. The last day to return your regalia is Tuesday, June 20 at the Bookstore on campus during business hours.

TICKET AND LIVESTREAM INFORMATION

Registered graduates participating in the ceremony need their printed grad card to enter the arena and will be checking in at a separate area.

Guest ticket information:

The Golden 1 Center is a paperless venue and tickets will be accessed electronically. Guest tickets have been issued to all registered graduates via their UC Davis email. Graduates will have the option to redeem and download up to 6 guest tickets.

Once downloaded, graduates can share the tickets with their guests. Detailed instructions have been mailed to graduates in a separate email. One guest may load multiple tickets for their family and friends as long as they are entering the arena together.

Tickets are not required for children ages 2 and under. Please note that guest tickets are considered “general admission.” This means there are no assigned seats and seating is first come, first served. Doors will open one hour prior to the start time for each ceremony and guests should plan to come early to secure their seats.

If guests are not able to attend in person or would prefer to watch at home, ceremonies will be shown live on the commencement homepage and on-demand on the UC Davis YouTube page and at our Commencement Archives.

Don’t sell your guest tickets: All tickets issued to guests are free. University policy prohibits the selling of commencement tickets for money or for any commercial value. Violation will result in referral to Student Judicial Affairs.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

If you are planning to drive, ensure you and your guests leave ample time to park and go through Golden 1 Center security. Ceremonies will start on time.

To help expedite the parking process, we recommend you reserve parking at the Golden 1 Center in advance directly through SacPark where you will select a parking lot and reserve a parking pass. Passes must be printed out or loaded on your phone before you arrive to park. For more parking info, including directions and a map, visit the Golden 1 Center’s parking web page.

Drop-off Locations:

The Golden 1 Center has designated rideshare drop off points. Visit the Golden 1 Center’s website for more information.
The ADA accessible drop-off and pick-up is located at 4th Street & J Street. Parking for the duration of an event is not permitted. More information about ADA and accessibility information is available on the Golden 1 Center’s website.

This is a celebratory time for graduates and guests, and we encourage everyone to arrange for safe transportation. If you need help getting to commencement, please contact Transportation Services.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Golden 1 Center has thorough accessibility accommodations. Learn more on their website at https://www.golden1center.com/visit/ada-accessibility-info.

NEW - EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS OPTION FOR GUESTS

The Golden 1 Center has emergency procedures for the safety of those at our commencements. UC Davis invites guests to temporarily subscribe to receive UC Davis’ WarnMe emergency alerts so that, in the event of an emergency, we can provide follow-up communications.

Before your ceremony, text GRADALERTS to 888777. If necessary, this will allow us to send text messages to your cell phone and direct you to more information as it becomes available.
After you have left the facility and there would no longer be a need for UC Davis emergency alerts, please text STOP to 888777.
Signing up shortly before your ceremony and unsubscribing soon after you have left the area will keep you from potentially getting alerts for any of our four other ceremonies at the Golden 1 Center this weekend.
This process is offered specially for guests. Graduating students and UC Davis employees who registered for a commencement are already in our WarnMe alert system; however, they can choose to subscribe to GRADALERTS as an additional means of receiving notifications.

GOLDEN 1 CENTER BAG POLICY, SECURITY SCREENING AND PROHIBITED ITEMS

Please note that Golden 1 Center is a bagless venue. Clutches and wallets smaller than 8” x 6” x 1” will be permitted and are subject to security inspection.
Please do not bring any bags larger than 8” x 6” x 1” or you will not be permitted to enter the arena. Bags deemed and accepted as medical bags must be searched and tagged by a security supervisor. Backpacks are prohibited inside Golden 1 Center. Read more about the Golden 1 bag policy.
Graduates will go through a security screening. Golden 1 Center requires graduates to have their gowns unzipped prior to arriving at the security check.
Outside beverages are not permitted to be brought into the arena. Water stations will be available for graduates. Concessions will be available for guests.
We recommend that you review the prohibited items list for the Golden 1 Center to ensure entry into the arena.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography by students is not permitted as they cross the stage, including selfies with Chancellor May. There will be other opportunities during the day to take a candid photo with Chancellor May, if desired.

Pro Pics is the official photographer for the commencement ceremonies to take portraits of graduates. On-stage photos and individual portraits will be available for purchase from Pro Pics following the graduation ceremonies. Register online to identify your photos and receive proofs. There is no cost to have your photo taken and no obligation to purchase.

Photos taken by family or friends will be permitted from their seats or from the designated photo areas available during the ceremony. Tripods will NOT be allowed into any of our commencement venues.

After commencement, graduates can go to https://www.propicsgrads.com/ucdavis, click on the link of their ceremony, and search by last name to order photographs. For any issues, please contact info@propicsusa.com.

CAP AND GOWN PICKUP AND DROPOFF

Pre-ordered cap and gowns are now available for pick up through June 17 at the Campus Store lower level Mon-Fri 8:30 am-6 pm, Sat noon-5 pm. The last day to return your regalia is Tuesday, June 20 at the Bookstore on campus during business hours.

The webpage also provides information on other opportunities to purchase custom souvenirs and gifts.

GRAD CAP CONTEST

Enter the annual UC Davis Grad Cap contest to show off your creativity and get the chance to win gift cards to the Bookstore and Amazon. The deadline to enter is Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

The commencement website is your primary source for information, which includes the FAQ, Plan Your Visit and Checklist pages that are updated frequently. We also have an Announcement tab in case you may have missed an email or important announcement.

If you have any questions, please visit our FAQs or contact us.

We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!

The UC Davis Commencement Planning Team

June 9

Subject: Spring Commencement: Action Items – Tickets and Grad Cards

Dear Graduate,

As a reminder, you are confirmed for your ceremony at the Golden 1 Center. In addition to reviewing the items below, we encourage you to visit the FAQ, Plan Your Visit and Checklist pages on the Commencement website.

There are two new and important next steps that you must complete.

PRINT YOUR GRAD CARD

All graduates are required to have a printed physical grad card, which has your name and will be used to announce your name as you cross the stage.
You must have it printed prior to arriving to the Golden 1 Center.
To print, log into the UC Davis Commencement Registration site. Once logged in, just click the blue button on the top left corner labeled ‘Print Grad Card’.
You may print on regular white printer paper.
Do not lose, tear and write on this card! Don’t forget your card!

REDEEM YOUR GUEST TICKETS

Every graduate has the ability to redeem up to six guest tickets, regardless of what you initially registered for.
The Golden 1 Center is a paperless venue and tickets are ceremony specific.
All guest tickets are considered “general admission.” This means there are no assigned seats and seating is first come, first served.
Doors will open one hour prior to the start time for each ceremony and guests should plan to come early to secure their seats.
Registered graduates do not need tickets.
Tickets are not required for children ages 2 and under.
A smart phone will be required to scan tickets upon entry.
One guest may load multiple tickets for their family and friends as long as they are entering the arena together.

CLICK HERE to claim and download your guest tickets now. Follow these easy instructions and be sure to use your UC Davis email address.

Questions? Contact the Golden 1 Center Box Office and note phone is the faster option.

M-F 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone: 916-701-5401

Email: boxoffice@kings.com

Do not sell your guest tickets. All tickets issued to guests are free. University policy prohibits the selling of commencement tickets for money or for any commercial value. Violation will result in referral to Student Judicial Affairs.

EXTRA TICKET REQUEST

At this time, there are a limited number of extra tickets available. Graduates may submit their information to request up to two additional tickets for their registered ceremony HERE. Please do so by no later than Monday, June 12 - 11:59 p.m. PDT. For additional ticket requests we are able to honor, you will receive an email notification sent by Wednesday 5 p.m. PDT.

RESERVE PARKING NOW

Reserve parking at the Golden 1 Center in advance directly through SacPark where you will select a parking lot and reserve a parking pass. Passes must be printed out or loaded on your phone before you arrive to park. For more parking info, including directions and a map, visit the Golden 1 Center’s parking web page. Allow yourself ample time to park and go through Golden 1 Center security as the ceremonies will start on time.

PICK UP YOUR CAP AND GOWN

Pre-ordered cap and gowns are now available for pick up through June 17 at the Campus Store lower level Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sat noon - 5:00 p.m. The webpage also provides information on other opportunities to purchase custom souvenirs and gifts.

ASK ME ANYTHING VIA ZOOM

The commencement website is your primary source for all information, which includes the FAQ, Plan Your Visit and Checklist pages that are updated frequently. We also have an Announcement tab in case you may have missed an email or important announcement.

If you have any questions not covered by the aforementioned resources, we encourage you to drop in during our Commencement Zoom Q&A session on Wednesday, June 14 from 2-4 p.m. at https://ucdavis.zoom.us/meeting/93778785650.

We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!

The UC Davis Commencement Planning Team

June 1, 2023

Subject: Spring Commencement: Know Before You Go

Dear Graduates,

As a reminder, you are confirmed for {ceremony date and time} at the Golden 1 Center. In addition to reviewing the items below, we encourage you to visit the FAQ, Plan Your Visit and Checklist pages on the Commencement website.

Highlights:

Ceremony tickets are paperless and will be issued via the Ticketmaster app.
Golden 1 Center is a bagless venue. Only clutches and wallets smaller than 8” x 6” x 1” will be permitted.
Pick up your pre-ordered cap and gown by June 17.
Grad Cap contest entry form now open!

CEREMONY CHANGE REQUESTS

Please note that the deadline for ceremony change requests is Friday, June 9 at 11:59 p.m. Graduates will still have access to the registration system to get your tickets and download your grad card (more details to come next week); however, no ceremony change requests will be accepted after June 9.

TICKET AND LIVESTREAM INFORMATION

Registered graduates participating in the ceremony do not need tickets to enter and will be checking in at a separate area.

Guest ticket information:

The Golden 1 Center is a paperless venue and tickets will be accessed in Ticketmaster.
Six guest tickets will be issued to all registered graduates next week via their UC Davis email, and graduates will have the option to claim and download up to 6 guest tickets.
You will have only one opportunity to claim your guest tickets, so please make sure you are claiming the correct amount of tickets.
Once downloaded, graduates can share the tickets with their guests via the Ticketmaster platform. Both graduates AND guests will need the Ticketmaster app on their phone. One guest may load multiple tickets for their family and friends as long as they are entering the arena together.

Detailed instructions will also be provided in the email you receive next week.

There are no extra guest tickets available at this time. Should any become available, all graduates will be notified. If guests are not able to attend in person or would prefer to watch at home, ceremonies will be shown live on the commencement homepage and on-demand on the UC Davis YouTube page and at our Commencement Archives.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

If you are planning to drive, ensure you and your guests leave ample time to park and go through Golden 1 Center security. Ceremonies will start on time.

Drop-off Locations:

The Golden 1 Center has designated rideshare drop off points. Visit the Golden 1 Center’s website for more information.
The ADA accessible drop-off and pick-up is located at 4th Street & J Street. Parking for the duration of an event is not permitted. More information about ADA and accessibility information is available on the Golden 1 Center’s website.

This is a celebratory time for graduates and guests, and we encourage everyone to arrange for safe transportation. If you need help getting to commencement, please contact Transportation Services.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Golden 1 Center has thorough accessibility accommodations. Learn more on their website at https://www.golden1center.com/visit/ada-accessibility-info.

GOLDEN 1 CENTER BAG POLICY AND PROHIBITED ITEMS

Please note that Golden 1 Center is a bagless venue. Clutches and wallets smaller than 8” x 6” x 1” will be permitted and are subject to security inspection. Please do not bring any bags larger than this size or you will not be permitted to enter the arena. Bags deemed and accepted as medical bags must be searched and tagged by a security supervisor. Backpacks are prohibited inside Golden 1 Center. Read more about the Golden 1 bag policy at https://www.golden1center.com/about/faqs. In addition, we recommend that you review the prohibited items list for the Golden 1 Center to ensure entry into the arena.

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

In the unexpected event of an emergency where an evacuation is needed, the Golden 1 Center will follow their emergency protocol to usher graduates and guests out of the arena. In order to be able to communicate with graduates and guests after they exit, we have established the text keyword - GRADALERTS. The keyword is opt-in and allows for us to send text messages to your phone if additional information or instructions are needed.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photos taken by family or friends will be permitted from their seats or from the designated photo areas available during the ceremony. Tripods will NOT be allowed into any of our commencement venues.

CAP AND GOWN PICKUP

Pre-ordered cap and gowns are now available for pick up through June 17 at the Campus Store lower level Mon-Fri 8:30 am-6 pm, Sat noon-5 pm. The webpage also provides information on other opportunities to purchase custom souvenirs and gifts.

GRAD CAP CONTEST

Enter the annual UC Davis Grad Cap contest to show off your creativity and get the chance to win gift cards to the Bookstore and Amazon. The deadline to enter is Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

If you have any questions, please visit our FAQs or contact us.

We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!

The UC Davis Commencement Planning Team

May 18, 2023

Subject: Spring Commencement: Planning Ahead

Dear Graduate,

We are one month away from commencement celebrations at the Golden 1 Center. In addition to reviewing the items below, we encourage you to visit the FAQ, Plan Your Visit and Checklist pages on the Commencement website.

Highlights:

Deadline to order your cap and gown is May 23 at 9:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Ceremony tickets are paperless and will be issued via the Ticketmaster app.
Golden 1 Center is a bagless venue. Only clutches and wallets smaller than 8” x 6” x 1” will be permitted.
Grad Cap contest entry form now open!

CAP AND GOWN RENTAL - FINAL ORDERS and PICKUP

A cap and gown is mandatory for graduates and the university reserves the right to refuse admission to students who do not comply with this requirement. Please visit the UC Davis Stores rental webpage for more details and to access the online ordering system. The last day to order online is May 23 at 9:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Distribution will occur between May 24-June 17 at the Campus Store lower level Mon-Fri 8:30 am-6 pm, Sat noon-5 pm. The rental webpage also provides information on other opportunities to purchase custom souvenirs and gifts.

TICKET AND LIVESTREAM INFORMATION

Registered graduates participating in the ceremony do not need tickets to enter and will be checking in at a separate area.

The Golden 1 Center is a paperless venue and tickets will be accessed in Ticketmaster. Tickets will be issued to registered graduates approximately a week prior via their UC Davis email. Once downloaded, graduates can share the tickets with their guests via the Ticketmaster platform. Please note that both graduates and guests will need the Ticketmaster app on their phone. One guest may load multiple tickets for their family and friends. Detailed instructions will be provided when tickets are released.

Don’t sell your guest tickets. All tickets issued to guests are free. University policy prohibits the selling of commencement tickets for money or for any commercial value. Violation will result in referral to Student Judicial Affairs.

GRAD CAP CONTEST

Enter the annual UC Davis Grad Cap contest to show off your creativity and get the chance to win gift cards to the Bookstore and Amazon. The deadline to enter is Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

If you are planning to drive, ensure you and your guests leave ample time to park and go through Golden 1 Center security. Ceremonies will start on time.

Drop-off Locations:

The Golden 1 Center has designated rideshare drop off points. Visit the Golden 1 Center’s website for more information.
The ADA accessible drop-off and pick-up is located at 4th Street & J Street. Parking for the duration of an event is not permitted. More information about ADA and accessibility information is available on the Golden 1 Center’s website.

If you need help getting to commencement, please contact Transportation Services.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Golden 1 Center has thorough accessibility accommodations. Learn more on their website at https://www.golden1center.com/visit/ada-accessibility-info.

GOLDEN 1 CENTER BAG POLICY AND PROHIBITED ITEMS

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photos taken by family or friends will be permitted from their seats or from the designated photo areas available during the ceremony. Tripods will NOT be allowed into any of our commencement venues.

COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

If you have any questions, please visit our FAQs or contact us.

We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!

The UC Davis Commencement Planning Team

April 20, 2023

Subject: UC Davis Spring Commencement: Plan Ahead

Dear Aggie,

We are less than 2 months away from Spring Commencement at the Golden 1 Center, and it’s time to continue planning for your big day! In addition to reviewing the items below, we encourage you to visit the FAQ, Plan Your Visit and Checklist pages on the Commencement website.

CAP AND GOWN RENTAL

A cap and gown, also referred to as regalia or “academic dress”, is mandatory for graduates and the university reserves the right to refuse admission to students who do not comply with this requirement. Please visit the UC Davis Stores rental webpage for more details and to access the online ordering system. After April 24, the rental cost will increase by $15. The last day to order online is May 23 at 9:00 p.m. The rental webpage also provides information on other opportunities to purchase custom souvenirs and gifts.

TICKET INFORMATION

Registered graduates participating in the ceremony do not need tickets to enter and will be checking in at a separate area.

Paperless guest tickets will only be issued to the registered graduate a few days prior to the ceremony date. Tickets are not required for children ages 2 and under. Please note that guest tickets are considered “general admission.” This means there are no assigned seats and seating is first come, first served. Doors will open one hour prior to the start time for each ceremony and guests should plan to come early to secure their seats.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

If you are planning to drive, we recommend you reserve parking at the Golden 1 Center in advance directly through SacPark where you will select a parking lot and reserve a parking pass. Passes must be printed out or loaded on your phone before you arrive to park. For more parking info, including directions and a map, visit the Golden 1 Center’s parking web page.

Drop-off Locations:

The Golden 1 Center has designated rideshare drop-off points. Visit the Golden 1 Center’s website for more information.
The ADA-accessible drop-off and pick-up is located at 4th Street & J Street. Parking for the duration of an event is not permitted. More information about ADA and accessibility information is available on the Golden 1 Center’s website.

If you need help getting to commencement, please contact Transportation Services.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Golden 1 Center has thorough accessibility accommodations. Learn more on their website at https://www.golden1center.com/visit/ada-accessibility-info.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photos taken by family or friends will be permitted from their seats or from the designated photo areas available during the ceremony. Tripods will NOT be allowed into any of our commencement venues.

CEREMONY LIVESTREAM

COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

If you have any questions, please visit our FAQs or contact us.

We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!

The UC Davis Commencement Planning Team

April 6, 2023

Subject: Spring Commencement: Plan Ahead

Dear Aggie,

We are just about 2 months away from Spring Commencement at the Golden 1 Center, and it’s time to continue planning for your big day! In addition to reviewing the items below, we encourage you to visit the FAQ, Plan Your Visit and Checklist pages on the Commencement website. They have just been updated with additional information and important details.

CAP AND GOWN RENTAL

A cap and gown, also referred to as regalia or “academic dress”, is mandatory for graduates and the university reserves the right to refuse admission to students who do not comply with this requirement. Please visit the UC Davis Stores rental webpage for more details and to access the online ordering system. After April 18, the rental cost will increase by $15. The rental webpage also provides information on other opportunities to purchase custom souvenirs and gifts.

GRAD FAIR

Grad Fair will be held on Friday, April 14 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Memorial Union North Courtyard outside of the Campus Store. Graduates can ask ceremony questions to staff from the dean’s office of their undergraduate college, get information about gown rental, grad packs and commencement souvenirs, and get professional graduation photos taken in a cap and gown.

TICKET INFORMATION

Registered graduates participating in the ceremony do not need tickets to enter and will be checking in at a separate area.

Guest tickets will only be issued to the registered graduate a few days prior to the ceremony date. Tickets are not required for children ages 2 and under. Please note that guest tickets are considered “general admission.” This means there are no assigned seats and seating is first come, first served. Doors will open one hour prior to the start time for each ceremony and guests should plan to come early to secure their seats.

Don’t sell your extra tickets: University policy prohibits the selling of commencement tickets for money or for any commercial value. Violation will result in referral to Student Judicial Affairs.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION

If you are planning to drive, we recommend you reserve parking at the Golden 1 Center in advance directly through SacPark where you will select a parking lot and reserve a parking pass. For more parking info, including directions and a map, visit the Golden 1 Center’s parking web page.

The ADA accessible drop-off and pick-up is located at 4th Street & J Street. Parking for the duration of an event is not permitted. More information about ADA and accessibility information is available on the Golden 1 Center’s website.

If you need help getting to commencement, please contact our planning team.

CEREMONY LIVESTREAM

COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

The commencement website is your primary source for information, which includes the FAQ, Plan Your Visit and Checklist pages that are updated weekly. We also have an Announcement tab in case you may have missed an email or important announcement.

If you have any questions, please visit our FAQs or contact us.

We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!

The UC Davis Commencement Planning Team

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Subject: Spring Commencement: Plan Ahead

Dear Aggie,

Now that you are registered for your Spring Commencement ceremony at the Golden 1 Center, it’s time to start planning for your big day!

CAP AND GOWN RENTAL

A cap and gown, also referred to as regalia or “academic dress”, is mandatory for graduates and the university reserves the right to refuse admission to students who do not comply with this requirement. Please visit the UC Davis Stores rental webpage for more details and to access the online ordering system. After April 18, the rental cost will increase by $15. The rental webpage also provides information on other opportunities to purchase custom souvenirs and gifts.

GRAD FAIR

APPLY TO BE A COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

Are you interested in being one of the five student speakers at the Commencement ceremonies this spring? Or do you know a graduate that you would like to nominate to be a speaker? The nomination and application forms are now available at sa.ucdavis.edu/speak. The nomination deadline is Friday, March 17, and the application deadline is Monday, April 3.

TICKET INFORMATION

During the registration process, you selected the number of tickets for your guests. Registered graduates participating in the ceremony do not need tickets to enter and will be checking in at a separate area.

CEREMONY LIVESTREAM

COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

The commencement website is your primary source for information. It currently includes an updated FAQ and plan your visit pages and will include more details in the coming weeks about transportation, parking and other need-to-know items. We also have an Announcement tab in case you may have missed an email or important announcement.

If you have any questions, please visit our FAQs or contact us.

We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!

The UC Davis Commencement Planning Team

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Subject: Register Now: UC Davis Spring 2023 Undergraduate Commencement

Dear Aggie,

You are invited to participate in one of the UC Davis Spring 2023 Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies. You have received this email because you have completed 140 units of degree-applicable credit as of the end of fall quarter, meeting the requirement needed to register.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration for the spring 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremonies opened this morning. With more than 5,000 graduates already registered, please note that some of the ceremonies have reached their capacity. We encourage you to register as soon as you are able at https://www.ucdavis.edu/commencement. Ceremony dates are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration Process: You must register to participate in one of the commencement ceremonies. When registering, you will be asked to choose from the available options. Be sure to check the dates and times of any cultural or heritage celebrations you would like to attend before confirming your commencement ceremony date.

Please note that this year’s ceremonies will be held at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. With a larger venue, each graduate can request up to six guest tickets.

APPLY TO BE A COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

Please bookmark the commencement website as the primary source for information. This website currently includes an updated FAQ and plan your visit pages and will be updated frequently over the next few months. Once you register, we will send you direct emails to help highlight important information for graduates and guests.

If you have any questions, please visit our FAQs or contact us.

We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!

The UC Davis Commencement Planning Team

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Subject: UC Davis Spring 2023 Undergraduate Commencement - Registration Opens March 1

Dear Aggies,

Congratulations! You are invited to participate in one of the UC Davis Spring 2023 Undergraduate Commencement celebrations. You have received this email because you have completed 140 units of degree-applicable credit as of the end of fall quarter, meeting the requirement needed to register.
Mark your calendar — registration for the spring 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremonies opens at 9 a.m. on March 1, 2023, at https://www.ucdavis.edu/commencement.

NEW THIS YEAR

Location: This year’s ceremonies will be held at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. With a larger venue, each graduate can request up to six guest tickets.

Registration Process: You must register to participate in one of the commencement ceremonies. When registering, you will be asked to choose a ceremony date from the five options below. Ceremony dates will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, so register as soon as possible. Be sure to check the dates and times of any cultural or heritage ceremonies you would like to attend before confirming your commencement ceremony date.

2 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023
9 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023
2 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023
9 a.m. on Sunday, June 18, 2023
2 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, 2023

COMMENCEMENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

If you have any questions, please visit our FAQs or contact us.

We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!

The UC Davis Commencement Planning Team

2023 Undergraduate Commencement Advisory Committee

2023 Commencement Student Survey Results

Chancellor’s Announcement about Golden 1 Center